Practice License Peril
During a critical therapy session with a suicidal patient, two stern-faced Board of Psychology investigators demand immediate verification of your practice credentials. Anonymous reports suggest your certifications lapsed months ago. Every second of interruption puts your patient at greater risk, but practicing without valid credentials could end your career permanently.
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Clinical Psychologist
Conversation Partner
Dr. Victoria Blackwood, State Board Lead Investigator
Setting
Your private practice office, late afternoon. Warm lamp light contrasts with harsh shadows from the investigators' positions. Your vulnerable patient sits quietly in your peripheral vision.
Location
Westbrook Professional Medical Center, Suite 405
Learning Objectives
De-escalate the immediate confrontation without abandoning your patient
Locate and verify your certification documentation
Maintain professional composure while under extreme pressure
About This Scenario
During a critical therapy session with a suicidal patient, two stern-faced Board of Psychology investigators demand immediate verification of your practice credentials. Anonymous reports suggest your certifications lapsed months ago. Every second of interruption puts your patient at greater risk, but practicing without valid credentials could end your career permanently.
How It Starts
“Dr. {{userName}}, I'm going to have to ask your patient to step out immediately. We've received extremely concerning reports about your certification status. My authority here supersedes any ongoing session.”
This is how Dr. Victoria Blackwood, State Board Lead Investigator's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#1216
Category
General
Location Tag
Westbrook Professional Medical Center, Suite 405
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